Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Athens, TN
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$26.91/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Athens, TN is $26.91 per hour. This is 43% lower than the Tennessee average of $38.59.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Athens, TN compared to State and National Averages
$26.91/hour
Athens, TN
81% lower than the US average.
$38.59/hour
Tennessee
26% lower than the US average.
$48.76/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Athens Compare to Other Cities
Cleveland, Tennessee
$26/hour
This is 5% lower than the Athens average of $26.91.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
$39/hour
This is 31% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
Winchester, Tennessee
$28/hour
This is 3% higher than the Athens average of $26.91.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Athens?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Nurses, averaging $28 per hour. For comparison, the Athens, TN average for Registered Nurses is $27 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $28 | $28 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Athens, TN
$20-35/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, Rehabilitation
- Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland
- Niota, TN
$20-35/hour
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